Residents of Julimar, Moondyne, and Chittering, located roughly an hour from Perth, are being urged to evacuate immediately as a bushfire poses a significant threat to homes in the vicinity.

The emergency alert states, “A Bushfire Emergency Warning is active for those in the region bordered by Julimar Road, Plunkett Road, Beach Road, and Jenjoda Road.”

Meanwhile, some areas of Chittering and Moondyne have been placed under a Watch and Act alert, having been downgraded from an emergency level following improvements in conditions overnight.

In Perth’s central business district, other fires are burning, though they currently pose no threat to residential areas.

Yesterday, a bushfire was successfully contained just six kilometers north of the CBD at Herdsman Lake. However, a Watch and Act warning remains in effect for Osborne Park, located in the city’s northwest.

There is a threat of thunderstorms with high winds, potentially exacerbating fires already burning.

A total fire ban has been declared for large parts of the state just outside of Perth.

Temperatures could soar towards 40 degrees today, with the hot weather lasting until the end of next week.

Temperatures in Melbourne could reach 34 degrees on Wednesday and 37 degrees on Thursday, whilst Weatherzone predicts six straight days of temperatures of 30 degrees and above for Adelaide.

The hottest day will also be Thursday, with a top of 38 degrees expected for the city of churches.